This Abandoned Railway Hike In Washington Is A Historic Treasure
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Jessica Wick
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Tucked away in Northeast Washington sits Ferry County, an underrated — and scarcely populated — part of the state. Ferry County is loaded with local railroad history, and it’s where you’ll find the impressive Ferry County Rail Trail. This 25-mile trail showcases this part of the state at its finest while paying homage to our past.
The trail begins near the town of Republic and leads to Danville, which is near the Canadian border.
They formed a non-profit, worked tirelessly, and made it happen.
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You can also bring your dogs along as long as they stay on a leash.
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The south section of the trail winds along Curlew Lake, crossing the lake at the north end.
The north section begins at Curlew, along the Kettle River and through a short tunnel to Danville.
That's why the trail is divided into the afore-mentioned north and south sections, which are 5.5 and 10 miles, respectively. The center part of the trail is about 9.5 miles long.
Ferry County is truly one of Washington's best kept secrets, and this trail is a beautiful reminder of that. You can access the area in any season, although nothing quite compares to it on a warm summer day.
The Ferry County Rail Trail is a must-see for all Washingtonians. But if you’re a bit short on time, you may want to choose one of these trails instead.
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